Richterite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

Richterite

Apophyllite KF

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.0-3.52.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-64.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Richterite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite and Apophyllite KF physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Richterite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

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Richterite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Richterite and Apophyllite KF Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Richterite and Apophyllite KF Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Richterite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Apophyllite KF is 2.33-2.37.